Old Resident James Fountain Jones Dies at 79
James Fountain Jones born April 3 1829 Foster Township died December 31 1908 at 79 years 8 months 28 days. He married Elizabeth Arnold and leaves five children John Nell William Edward and Mrs M J Newman. Funeral at Arnold Chapel Friday at ten conducted by Rev John Ballance, burial Sandy Branch Cemetery.
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James Fountain Jones
Foster Township
Elizabeth Arnold
Better Land
John
Nell
William
Edward
M. J. Newman
Holdenville
Oklo
Methodist Church
Old Home Place
Zion
M. L. Jones
Patoka
E. W. Jones
Vernon
Arnold Chapel
John Ballance
Sandy Branch
M E South Sunday School Ready For A Strong Year
The M. E. South Sunday School opens the year with enthusiastic turnout and new leadership. Despite rain, 74 attendees including country delegates gathered as Wm. Davidson was named Superintendent and Mrs. H. Clark assistant superintendent, with Flossie Livesay secretary, Ada Griffin assistant secretary, Georgie Cruse treasurer, and Bessie serving as organist.
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M. E. South
Wm. Davidson
H. Clark
Flossie Livesay
Ada Griffin
Georgie Cruse
Bessie
Bible Class Revival Broadens Call to Families
Our motto for the coming year is Our scholars for Christ and the Church. With revival spirit in the air we hope for a successful year. All fathers and mothers, young people and children not attending elsewhere are invited to meet with us. J. W. Davidson Supt.
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J. W. Davidson
House Fire Destroys Frank Sharp Home and Contents
Frank Sharp’s residence west of town burned on Monday afternoon, destroying the house and contents while his daughter cared for two sick grandchildren. The roof collapsed as the fire started trapping the children. neighbors aided, and the family now shelters with friends as funds are raised to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sharp
Mr. Sharp
New Year Watch Party At Mrs Brumfield Home
A group of youths gathered at Mrs 8 F Brumfield's home to welcome 1909. They played games and enjoyed candies and popcorn balls as the Old Year ended. Attendees included Maude Nelson Dorsie Herring Edna Herring Esta Carter Roxie Ballard and others from Litchfield Illinois.
Birthday Festivities Highlight Vernon Neighborhood
Miss Mabel Martin celebrated her twentieth birthday hosting friends at her sister Mrs J J Betts home. Miss Pearl Stump then hosted an informal New Year watch party at her countryside residence two miles north of town. Guests included Selah Smith Clara Doolen Dot Doolen Georgie McConnell Gertrude Reynolds Daisy Walton Mabel Martin Grover Betts Charles Hallenbeck Lee Murfin George Hathaway and others.
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Mabel Martin
J. J. Betts
Mabel
Pearl Stump
Miss. Stump
Selah Smith
Clara Doolen
Dot Doolen
Georgie McConnell
Gertrudeiynolds
Daisy Walton
Grover Betts
Watch Night Service at M E Church Ends Year in Covenant
The watch night service at the M. E. church drew about 100 attendees from 8 p.m. to the Old and New Year bells. Rev J H Wiley delivered a stirring sermon after short talks by S Farmer Dr Murfin Prof Sullivan Creighton Ashton, with Epworth League reports and a spiritual testimony meeting led by Rev Monroe Smith. The pastor closed four hours with a chain service and a covenant for better things while singing Bless be the Tie that Binds.
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M. E. Church
S. Farmer
Murfin
Sullivan
Creighton Ashton
J. H. Wiley
Epworth League
Monroe Smith
Revival Meeting in Pafoka Church Draws Growing Interest
The Revival Meeting at the M E Church in Pafoka led by Rev Claude Tritt from Clay City and Rev Wiley drew increasing interest despite cold weather. Five to six prayer requests and one conversion were noted Wednesday night. Short prayer meetings for women and men run nightly, with a 2 30 pm day meeting. Spirited singing and piano organ music enhance the services as all Christians are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude. Tritt
Clay City
M. E
Wiley
Hay For Sale Threshed Red Top Delivered on Order
Threshed Red Top hay available in any quantity with delivery if requested. Prices negotiable. Contact John Rogier.
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John Rogier
Pleasant gathering hosted by Miss Lettie Griffin at her country home
A fun Saturday evening party for young people hosted by Miss Lettie Griffin one mile north of town featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Nellie Rogier Binnie Chandler Katie Clark Carrie Host ler Jessie Haley Flossie Livesay Clara Belcher Francis Wasem Etta Clark Winnie Hull Laura Wittenburg of Richview Ill and Neil Davidson William Pressly Darrel Cox Willie Simcox Charlie Humes Howard Judd Leslie Wasem Ray Irvin Max Conrey and Port Limecox.
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Lettie Griffin
Nellie Rogier
Binnie Chandler
Katie Clark
Carrie Hostler
Jessie Haley
Flossie Livesay
Clara Belcher
Francis Wasem
Etta Clark
Winnie Hull
Laura Wittenburg
Richview
Ill
Neil Davidson
William Pressly
Birthday Surprise For Carrie Hostler Seventeenth
Miss Carrie Hostler enjoys a birthday gathering at home after a church outing with friends. Attendees include Doty Winnie Met Tome Game Binnie Chandler Mildred Peek Frances Wasem Clara Belcher Ella and Katie Clark. The event ends with warm wishes for many more birthdays. Also promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy with claims of safety and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hostler
Doty
Winnie
Tome Game Binnie Chandler
Mildred Peek
Frances Wasem
Clara Belcher
Ella
Katie Clark
Shady Grove Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Tom Cole and family visited Harley Cole and wife Friday. Lee Cole returned from the north. Edd Lett and wife with Laura Hill joined Harley Cole and wife Monday. Cleve and Noah Linton dined with Homer Miller Tuesday. Will Evitt and family headed north to make a home. Nina Outright spent part of last week with friends. Arthur Sharp showing improvement. The dance at Frank Sharp's drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cole
Harley Cole
Lee Cole
Edd Lett
Laura Hill
Cleve
Noah Linton
Homer Miller
Will Evitt
Nina Outright
Shady Grove
Arthur Sharp
Frank Sharp
Executors Notice in Estate of Nathaniel W Holland
Jasper H Surry and Neelpho B Holland announce themselves as executors of Nathaniel W Holland deceased. They will appear before Marion County Court at Salem during March term on the first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly. Dated December 28, 1908.
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Nathaniel W, Holland
Marion
Ilinois
Marion County
Court House
Salem
Splendid Entertainment Show Highlights Farm Progress
Worldwide agricultural exhibit features moving pictures on farming in many states and foreign lands. A grand display includes a premium list valued at $50,000 with booths for farm equipment at Corn Palace Clover and Alfalfa Place.
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W. W. Davis
Ee. Davis
E. Lily Barrette
C. M. Ashton
T. Cashier
Marion County Bank
Illinois
B. F. Hostler
John Deere
Odin
Bran
Patoka Mill Co
M. E. South, S. S
Prudence Belcher
T. Craig
Allie Blankinship
Bessie Griffin
Elsie Belcher
A. Ashton
Anna Alexander
Pafoka
W. W. Marfin
I. C. Depot
R. A
Bessie Smith
Edwin Gray
Soldier Boys
Shoop
Albert & Matheny, Attorneys
Jasper H. Surry
Xeelpho B. Holland
Nathaniel W. Holland
Illinois Central
R. R
Central Route
Birmingham
Columbus
Albany
Weycross
Central of
Chicago
Jacksonville
Carbondale
Florida
Cuba
Nassau
G. Hatch
A. H. Hanson
P. T.M
Omaki
Omakia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ilinois Central Railroad
Omaha
H. Hanson
South Bound No
Southern Express
Northern Express
Clinton
T. B. Walker
Ag’t
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